Vicki Swan & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition.Out of this combination they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Strong believers in letting the music tradition live and breathe through sensitive interpretation, Vicki and Jonny allow the melody to sing without any constraints.

Be entranced by the haunting nyckelharpa, amazed at the cow horn (one of the worlds earliest communication devices) and meet some of the bagpipes that didn’t come from Scotland.

Suitable for all ages, their evenings are packed with toe tapping tunes and songs of love, death, trains and dressing up (not always at the same time) all presented with sparkling gentle humour, lots of smiles and skillful musicianship.

Since 1951 The Rotary Club of Faversham has been touring Faversham every Christmas with a Festive Float, playing Carols and collecting money for charities. Look out (and listen) for us this year as we continue the tradition.

Comedy Lock-In is back Thursday, December 20th with a stonking lineup guaranteed to make even the most determined Scrooge feel jolly. Bring your best "ho, ho, ho!" along to The Vaults cask & kitchen (and lots of pocket change to support Faversham Foodbank). Tip: come early to get a seat - we're starting at 8pm sharp this month.

Will Whisson is a singer / songwriter from the UK. Born in Kent but raised abroad, he eventually returned to the England, moving to London for a number of years before deciding to live out of a camper van in order to fully pursue the ambition of becoming a full-time solo musician and songwriter. This approach to life has helped him build a profile across 8 different countries in the last year alone winning him many friends since he began his nomadic journey in the summer of 2016. . . . . . . .

"Start the Christmas festivities with live music from David ShepherdDavid is a solo acoustic singer performing a wide range of popular material. He plays an eclectic mix of anthems and classics and always gets the place rocking - we're sure he'll have a few seasonal songs to join in with as well."

On December 22nd in Faversham Town Hall 1-5 pm, there is an extravaganza of poetry and storytelling and music. Live music from Sam Brothers and also The Malabars. Sam does wonderful covers on guitar and harmonica and has a wonderful voice. The Malabars play with their voices and create wonderful songs and harmonies set to guitar. The Fleur Singers will perform Faversham’s Carol.The Town has its own song!

We have Sam Rapp performing poetry with Medway Little Theatre. We have a plethora of published and prizewinning poets of all styles. The event is free, the soft drinks and nibbles are free. Donations of money are welcome for a charitable cause. This event is commissioned by Faversham council and sponsered by Prize Tuition.

"A fabulous tribute to the most exciting era of music ever. Mels show features many of the best loved songs from those halcyon days. Great instrumentals, fabulous solo singers and the exciting rock and pop hits from the 60’s beat groups are all performed closely to the original hits. Rock ‘n roll to country, countless No 1 pop hits and powerful ballads – all taking you back in time. Mohair suits and Cuban heeled, winklepicker Chelsea boots, through to colourful Mod ‘gear’ from Carnaby Street set the scene for a Swingin’ Sixties event."

London. The last evening of the year. The snow is falling. A little girl struggles fiercely through the dark streets. In a vain attempt to stay warm she strikes a match, then a second and third. In the fatal cold the flames blaze to life and the friendly flickering fire guides her to fantastic Christmas visions. With each strike we are transported into her tumultuous hopes and dreams.

In this magic, humorous and poignant show, The Last Baguette use physical comedy, live music and visual storytelling to shine a light on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter tale.

The Anchor, Abbey Street, home of Faversham’s longest running music quiz night. You can leave your anorak at home as the emphasis is on fun. Yes, there are some tough questions but you’ll surprise yourself with what you know. All eras and styles of music are covered. From ABC to ZZ Top, from Harry Styles to The Style Council. Only £1 per person. Teams of any size welcome. Generous first prize and slightly less generous prizes for the runners up. Even the team that finishes last will be a winner. First Thursday of every month. Get there early.

An exciting and colourful exploration of the cultural sympathy and musical styles of the two countries on either side of the Pyrenees, Spain and France.

Jonathan Radford features as a ‘rising star’ in BBC Music Magazine 2018 and is a multi-award performer winning the Gold Medal in the Royal Overseas League Competition. Having studied and the Royal College of Music and Paris Conservatoire he is one of the UK’s leading saxophonists. He is joined by Eleanor Kornas whose career began as the first female organ scholar at Trinity, Cambridge and who is now in demand internationally as a duo partner.

The Market Inn Blues Jam started in 2014 and is now a well-established event on the Faversham music scene – courtesy of mine hosts, Sue and Dave. It’s held on the second Wednesday in each month, between 8.30 p.m. and 1100 p.m. A full backline is provided.

The intensely beautiful trios by contemporaries Ravel and Debussy contrast with the sharply mercurial trio of the sixteen-year-old Shostakovich. Pēteris Vask’s work is a version of one originally scored with choir: an extended meditation culminating in the miracle of the rebirth of nature as the sun rises and the birds sing in delight.

A combination of fine solo players the Argenta Trio formed in 2015 and has quickly established itself as a leading piano trio equally at home in classic repertoire and new works.

Buck Brass Trio bring an eclectic mix of music from across the centuries ranging from original music for brass to wonderful arrangements. Buck Brass Trio is one of the leading young brass ensembles in the UK, and was formed in 2012 by graduates from the Royal Academy of Music.

The Trio has pioneered a large amount of new repertoire for brass trio, including transcriptions of works by Bach, Piazolla, Ibert and Beethoven as well as commissioning new works.

Dave Ellis came down from Liverpool for the London folk club scene in the 70’s. He released a solo album on Sonet records, which some consider to be a classic guitar record of its time and which gave him national exposure on the Old Grey Whistle Test and In Concert.Dave became a regular at various London haunts such as the Marquee, the Roundhouse and the Lyceum and also played some higher profile gigs, opening for the Edgar Broughton Band at the Rainbow and Rod Stewart at Reading Festival.In 1979 Dave formed his electric band ‘The Reactors’ which incorporated guitar, drums and keyboards with Boo Howard playing bass and handling most of the vocals.The band was eventually trimmed down and developed into an electric duo (comprising Dave and Boo) which was renamed ‘Brave Lucy’, and the pair produced their only electric album ‘Snaps’ in 1996 under that nameIn 1998 they combined Dave’s intricate guitar work with Boo’s mellow vocals to create something very different and entirely new in the folk and acoustic clubs. Their debut acoustic recording was ‘Maybe I Might Fall’ in 1999.The songs are intelligently constructed, elegantly articulated and never less than entertaining. The mix is eclectic (from folk to jazz to blues to bluegrass) but the songs are at the heart of it all, served by imaginative and stylish arrangements and by the singing and playing of two seasoned, wholly in tune musicians.

Their CDs have a classy polished sound - testament to the pair’s familiarity with the recording process and of their ability to write and perform at a level every bit the equal of their major label peers.Their live act has now been honed to perfection in the folk clubs where they have developed a large faithful following in the south of England.

The Anchor, Abbey Street, home of Faversham’s longest running music quiz night. You can leave your anorak at home as the emphasis is on fun. Yes, there are some tough questions but you’ll surprise yourself with what you know. All eras and styles of music are covered. From ABC to ZZ Top, from Harry Styles to The Style Council. Only £1 per person. Teams of any size welcome. Generous first prize and slightly less generous prizes for the runners up. Even the team that finishes last will be a winner. First Thursday of every month. Get there early.

Formed in the spring of 1994, just as Britpop was making its impact. Inspired by the resurgence of this MOD based, high energy music, the Lost Weekend began by putting together a set of classic MOD tunes that influenced the whole Britpop scene. This provided an opportunity to mix the set with a rich variety of music, old and new, which we have exploited with great success ever since.The set today is still constantly changing. With bands like the Kaiser Chiefs, Supergrass, Oasis and the Fratellis the evidence of a 40 year old influence is very apparent. Great news, for The Lost Weekend are always looking to expand on their huge back catalogue of stonking tunes.

The band line up still consists of 3 of the 4 original members, all of whom are passionate about the music they play. With a laid back approach, the emphasis is to play the songs that have, or will influence generations, songs that will get feet dancing and tunes that will have you humming hours after the gig is over.

The Market Inn Blues Jam started in 2014 and is now a well-established event on the Faversham music scene – courtesy of mine hosts, Sue and Dave. It’s held on the second Wednesday in each month, between 8.30 p.m. and 1100 p.m. A full backline is provided.

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